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Rovos Rail - Best of South Africa Train Journey


 
Inclusions
  • All meals
  • Excursions
  • Accommodation for the duration of the Rovos tour
  • Alcoholic beverages on board the train
Exclusions
  • Visas
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal Purchases
Notes

This luxury train tour is available both to and from Cape Town.

This train tour can be combined with other Rovos Rail luxury train tours.

Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved.

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Duration: 9 days
Starts / Ends in : Pretoria / Cape Town
Rates From : ZAR  45900 per person
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A luxury train tour across a tapestry of South African landscapes on the world-famous Rovos Rail train.

Departing annually in May/June, this spectacular luxury train tour makes its way from Pretoria through some of South Africa's most breathtaking panoramas.

From the highveld grasslands at Malelane, through Swaziland, and on to the rolling hills of KwaZulu Natal, this Rovos luxury train tour offers spectacular game viewing, including a visit to the Addo Elephant Park near Port Elizabeth.

Visit an ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, before stopping by Knysna and travelling along the magnificent Garden Route. An informative tour of a Brandy distillery precedes your arrival in the Mother City, Cape Town.

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Begin Your Rovos Rail Journey

Departing from Pretoria's Capital Park station, the Rovos luxury train makes its way east to Malelane.


Day 2: A Kruger Park Game Drive

You will be awoken early for a game drive in the world-class Kruger National Park. View the amazing wildlife from open vehicles.

Brunch is served in the dining car as the luxury train makes its way to Swaziland through Komatiepoort.

On arrival in Swaziland, at the Mkhaya Reserve, you will enjoy another spectacular game drive. The Rovos luxury train departs for the overnight journey to Hluhluwe in Zululand.


Day 3: See Game in Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Another early morning game drive awaits you, after which the luxury train will wind its way towards Durban.

You will arrive in Durban in the early evening, where you will have the evening at leisure to explore the city.


Day 4: Journey to Bloemfontein

Your luxury train tour continues as you depart Durban and head for Bloemfontein. Your day will be spent on board Rovos. You can while away the time in the Observation Car, watching the scenery as it glides past.


Day 5: Stroll Through this Historical City

Arrival in Bloemfontein is followed by a tour of this historical city, known by its residents as the 'City of Roses'. Depart Bloemfontein as the luxury train makes its way to Port Elizabeth.


Day 6: Encounter Elephants in Addo Elephant Park

Tour the Magnificent Addo Elephant National Park, which protects 5 of South Africa's 7 biomes. A midday departure sees you journeying on towards Oudtshoorn.


Day 7: Visit to an Ostrich Farm

Visit an Ostrich Farm in Oudtshoorn, in the Klein Karoo, before the steam train sets off for the coastal town of George.

On arrival in George, the centre of the Garden Route, you will have the afternoon at leisure to explore the sights. Dinner will be enjoyed at the Fancourt Golf Estate.


Day 8: Take a Tour Through Knysna

After a morning tour of this idyllic town, set off once again on Rovos, this time for Cape Town.


Day 9: Visit a Brandy Distlllery in Worcester

On route to Cape Town, the Rovos luxury train will stop in Worcester where you will visit the KWV Brandy Distillery for a tour.

Your luxury tour reaches Cape Town, the Mother City, in the early evening.